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N221 XOV

1996 Rover 216

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,150 mi
Last recorded116,150 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 21676,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 XOV
MakeRover
Model216
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2014 116,150 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear main suspension bushs perished

tape on rear bumper

Pass 30 Apr 2013 113,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to rear of vehicle and tape on rear bumper

Pass 9 May 2012 110,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to rear of vehicle

rear number plate slightly faded

tape on rear bumper

Pass 7 May 2011 106,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 8 May 2010 101,970 miles

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre outer edge

n/s/r tyre outer edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 12 May 2009 97,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f + o/s/f c.v gators slightly perished

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 2 May 2008 92,810 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f c.v gators perished

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2007 87,283 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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N221 XOV is a 1996 Rover 216 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 76,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N221 XOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 216 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N221 XOV registered?

N221 XOV is a 1996 Rover 216, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N221 XOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 XOV shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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